Spider veins develop for various reasons, they can be connected to genetics, pregnancy, increasing age, obesity, and sun damage. Unfortunately, spider veins can make you feel extremely self-conscious especially when they are on visible parts of your body that you can’t necessary always conceal. If not treated immediately, spider veins can become worse with time. They can appear darker and bigger and ultimately harder to get rid of. If you’re exploring options that will help eliminate these unwanted veins, IPL for Spider Veins can be the solution you’ve been looking for!
Intense-Pulsed Light Treatment (IPL) utilizes a light source to reduce their appearance and rejuvenate the skin. IPL directly treats spider veins by damaging the walls of the blood vessel by applying heat to it. Once the blood vessel is damaged, it will eventually disappear and be reabsorbed by the body. IPL is effective because it treats the lower layers of the skin. The light penetrates the skin affecting the spider veins without damaging the surface of the skin. Additionally, IPL is effective because it has the capability to treat both larger and smaller areas because the amount of heat from each wavelength can be manipulated.
Spider veins can appear anywhere on the body, however you’re more than likely to see spider veins on your face and legs. IPL works well on most skin types to reduce and eliminate their appearance however, darker skin tones might affect your results. The procedure can take anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated. If you need a larger area to be treated, then you may require multiple treatment sessions. The light pulses emit heat that may feel like a pinch, most patients don’t find it painful and only experience minor discomfort. There is no downtime required after your treatment, therefore you can resume your normal everyday activities.
The veins that IPL treats will not return since they have been damaged by heat. However, it is important to note that new spider veins can develop. If new spider veins are formed, you will need additional treatments to reduce their appearance. IPL can also be effective on small varicose veins, however if you have large areas impacted with varicose veins you’re are likely going to need additional treatments to eliminate their appearance. Varicose veins are abnormally large and protrude out of the skin. They are normally blue, purple, or skin-colored and look like bulging vessels. IPL is most effective when the veins aren’t as dilated and raised above the surface of the skin.
There is no need to feel frustrated and embarrassed by those unwanted veins. IPL is a great option that will eliminate the veins and make you feel secure and confident in your own skin once again. Feel free to call and schedule an appointment for your first IPL treatment, you won’t regret it!
